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Cross & Tapper on Evidence (12ed)

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The most authoritative and respected textbook in the field, Cross & Tapper on Evidence has, over successive editions, acquired a justly deserved reputation as a classic of legal literature.

The twelfth edition reflects recent changes and developments in an extremely fast-moving and important subject. It continues to provide thorough coverage and analysis of the ongoing impact of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, with a particular focus in this edition on developments relating to evidence of character. The ways in which the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights continues to penetrate English law are also fully evaluated.

The wide coverage of overseas materials from the principal common law jurisdictions is retained. This comparative material provides an excellent basis for the critical analysis and appraisal of English law. Cross & Tapper remains the most thorough text on the law of evidence available, and is suitable for use by students and practitioners alike.

  • Includes the most detailed and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the law of evidence available in any textbook, thus ensuring students gain a full understanding of the subject
  • Includes coverage of relevant points from other common law jurisdictions, providing an illuminating element of international comparison
  • Features extensive referencing, allowing the student to follow up on any points of particular interest

New to this edition

  • Coverage of the law relating to evidence of character has been thoroughly re-written to account for the latest developments in this crucial area
  • Includes expanded discussion of the impact of decisions made by the European Court of Human Rights on English law
  • Concise lists of further reading have been added to the end of each chapter, to direct students towards particularly interesting or topical sources of further information

Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199574148
Author(s) Tapper, C
Edition 12
Format Pb
Publication Date 23/07/2010